This parliamentary question seeks data on physical injuries reported by child protection case workers in WA, both directly employed and those working via third parties, and the extent of hospital treatment required.

AnsweredQoN 247Legislative Council
Asked
18 August 2021
Portfolio
Child Protection

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I refer to child protection case workers employed directly by the Department and via third parties, and I ask: (a) how many case workers have reported physical injuries during the last calendar year; and (b) of the physical injuries reported in (a), how many required hospital treatment?

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Answered
12 October 2021
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
14 days
(a) 39.
(b) Four. All were for initial assessment and tests such as x-rays and scans.

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